Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 9 at 4:02PM ChST until July 10 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 11:02pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 12 feet expected in the surf
zone. Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk,
along south and west facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant west to southwest swells
continue to emanate from Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) and its
trailing monsoon pattern, maintaining hazardous surf and a high
risk of rip currents along west and north facing reefs. So, the
High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk have been extended
through Friday afternoon. As Bavi continues to pull away and the
leading monsoon surge weakens, swells and associated surf will
continue to diminish, potentially falling below hazardous levels
by Friday night.
Instruction:
Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able,
swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape,
face the shore and call or wave for help. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: